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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2005 0912 PR REGITEM 7. fj MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Moorpark, California 1. CALL TO ORDER: September 12, 2005 Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Catrambone led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Joseph Catrambone, Thomas Pflaumer, Mark Van Dam, and Chair Sandra Thompson. Commissioner Julie Weisberger arrived at 7:15 p.m. Staff Present: Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services; Stephanie Shaw, Recreation Coordinator; and Patty Lemcke, Administrative Assistant. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: A. Recognition of July 3rd Extravaganza Sponsors. Chair Thompson presented Marc Cannon from Pardee Homes and Karen Blufer from Gold Coast Broadcasting with recognition plaques. Chair Thompson also recognized the businesses that contributed but were unable to be present: Cardservice International, William Lyons Homes, Cypress Land Company, Wayne J. Sand and Gravel, and Aquaria. B. Staff's Monthlv Report. Mary Lindley gave an oral report. 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: None. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. P &R Commission Meeting September 12, 2005 Page 2 7. CONSENT CALENDAR:. A. Approval of Minutes for the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of July 11, 2005. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. B. Parks Quarterly Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. C. Recreation and Programming Quarterly Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. D. July 3rd Extravaganza Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. MOTION: Commissioner Van Dam moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Pflaumer seconded. The motion was carried 4 -0. Commissioner Weisberger was not present. 8. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: A. Consider Draft Conceptual Plan for Magnolia Park: Staff Recommendation: Review and comment on Magnolia Park conceptual plan. Mary Lindley gave an overview of the conceptual plan for Magnolia Park. She stated that there is a drainage issue with the current land formation and explained what will be done when constructing the park to correct it. The Commission and staff discussed the proposed design, play equipment, and other amenities for Magnolia Park. It was mentioned that the proposed play equipment may be comparable in size to Villa Campesina Park's equipment. Mary Lindley stated that she will let the Commission know at their next meeting how Villa Campesina compares in size to Magnolia Park. Commissioner Pflaumer suggested that perhaps staff could investigate the demographics in the surrounding area of the park, and then the Commission and staff could better plan for its amenities. P &R Commission Meeting September 12, 2005 Page 3 Commissioner Van Dam requested that staff look into the durability of the handicap picnic tables. The ones at Miller Park have not held up as well as they should have. Mary Lindley stated that the Commission should keep in mind the small size of the park when considering the play equipment, as well as what equipment would best accommodate a variety of ages. Commissioner Van Dam stated that he would like to see the addition of more benches. The Commission and staff agreed that at their next meeting, playground options will be considered as well as comparing the size of Villa Campesina Park to Magnolia Park. B. Consider Arroyo Vista Community Park Traffic Flow Improvements. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. Mary Lindley explained the traffic problems experienced at the east end of AVCP and what improvements had been made. Since the improvements were completed, she stated that she has not heard of any parking problems resulting from the design. Commissioner Pflaumer questioned an area of the park that could perhaps be used as additional parking. Mary Lindley stated that it will eventually be an improved parking area. The Commission reached a consensus to receive and file the report. C. Consider Tierra Rejada Park's Picnic Pavilion Design. Staff Recommendation: Review proposed conceptual design of the bocce ball court pavilion and provide comments. Mary Lindley gave a brief overview of the proposed design of the picnic pavilion and where it will be located. P &R Commission Meeting September 12, 2005 Page 4 Commissioner Pflaumer suggested that a barbecue be installed in the same area. Mary Lindley stated that the Active Adult Advisory Committee has requested electricity be available at the new pavilion. By consensus, the Commission and staff reviewed and agreed to the proposed design for the pavilion. D. Parks and Recreation Commission's Fall Park Tour. Staff Recommendation: Select a date and time to conduct the fall park tour. The Commission requested that the park tour include Villa Campesina Park, Miller Park, Poindexter Park, and Virginia Colony Park. By consensus, the Commission agreed to Sunday, October 23, at 10:00 a.m. as the scheduled date for the fall park tour. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS /FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Commissioner Pflaumer stated that he would like to discuss the installation of a handball court at Campus Canyon Park and an update on the Poindexter Park expansion. Chair Thompson announced the upcoming Arts Festival on October 16th and the Trick or Treat Village on October 29th Commissioner Weisberger announced that the Women's Over 30 League will be starting volleyball this fall and encouraged residents to participate. 10. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Thompson adjourned the meeting at 7:43 p.m. P&P, Commission Meeting September 12, 2005 Page 5 APPROVED: Respectfully submitted: Pattv Lem e, Administrative Assistant